HVAC Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-H-HR-01
AS/NZS 3666:2011
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Healthcare
Hospitality
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
Ensure the HVAC room in hospitality facilities is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining air quality and hygiene in compliance with Australian regulations.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including vents, ducts, and equipment.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum floors and remove any debris.
- Mop hard floors with a suitable cleaning solution.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Inspect and clean air filters as needed.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with relevant safety standards.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different surfaces.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersal.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum to maintain air quality.
- Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left.
- Dispose of rubbish in designated bins and replace liners.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
- Approved disinfectant
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and debris; high-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue; floors are spotless with no streaks; air filters are visibly clean; no odours present. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; high-touch areas are sanitised; floors are clean with minimal streaks; air filters are mostly clean; no strong odours present. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors have some streaks; air filters show some dust; slight odours present. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; high-touch areas are not sanitised; floors are dirty; air filters are clogged; strong odours present. |
Documentation
- Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
- Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
- Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
- Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality